Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant – CPA – Belleville

Welch LLP is a leading full-service public accounting firm, the largest locally owned and operated firm in the region, with 12 offices and over 300 people across Ontario and Western Quebec. The firm ranks as the 14th largest accounting firm in Canada.

We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant – CPA to join our Belleville office. The successful candidate will perform audit and accounting engagements, plan and organize assignments, analyze financial information, train junior staff, and maintain client relationships.

• Prepare working paper files (audits, reviews, compilations); financial statements and notes; tax returns.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and controlling engagements to meet deadlines, including efficient wrap‑up.
• Recognize problems, analyze, and propose sound alternatives and conclusions.
• Understand client’s business and their needs.

• University degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA‑CA or CPA‑CGA) or achieving CPA‑CA / CPA‑CGA within 6 months.
• 2‑4 years’ working experience in public accounting (audit and review experience required).
• Strong communication skills, both oral & written.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Ability to recognize and analyze problems, propose sound alternatives and conclusions.
• Experience managing a variety of responsibilities in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in an ever‑changing environment.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, manage conflicting deadlines, and set priorities.
• General business knowledge.
• Working knowledge of Case Ware, Profile and Microsoft Office.
• Interest in business development.
• Access to a vehicle is recommended and willing to travel from the office on occasion.
• Willing to work in Belleville, Ontario and occasionally assist in other Welch offices in Quinte Region as needed.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to accommodate client needs.

• Job type:
  Full‑time.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday.
• Remote work:
  No.
• Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000.
• This posting is for a replacement.
• Welch LLP does not use Artificial Intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants.

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Flexible work schedule and life balance.
• Extended health care, long‑term disability insurance, dental/vision care.
• Employer matching RRSP program.

Welch LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.